Intrusion Prevention Systems

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IPSDEFINITION: An intrusion prevention system is any device which exercises access control to protect computers from exploitation. Intrusion prevention technology is considered by some to be an extension of intrusion detection (IDS) technology, but it is actually another form of access control, like an application layer firewall.

WHITE PAPER:
Anti-virus and firewalls technologies are not enough to protect your business from emerging threats. Discover an advanced security solution that offers intrusion prevention services to help monitor your network and deliver exceptional threat protection. Read this paper to learn how to stay ahead of the latest threats and secure your networks.

CASE STUDY:
This case study will outline how one company trusted FireEye's Web Malware Protection System to guard their highly sensitive information and how well the system performed. You will also learn about the features the security solutions contains and how it could be perfect for your business.

EGUIDE:
It's important for all organizations to monitor network traffic in order to track network performance over time. This expert tip highlights the best points for monitoring traffic flow on a network and why.

EGUIDE:
In this e-guide, you will learn about practical strategies for implementing insider threat detection tools. Also covered in this e-guide are the three common types of insider crimes and how each one requires its own set of insider threat detection tactics. Read on to learn more about monitoring strategies for insider threat detection.

EBOOK:
Your organization’s network is more than a collection of pipes through which traffic flows: it’s your business’ fundamental IT architecture. Your security devices keep a watchful eye on traffic and systems, and maintain the integrity of your data and systems. Check out this guide to network security monitoring from SearchMidmarketSecurity.com.

WHITE PAPER:
This paper examines ways in which dynamic application awareness and intrusion prevention system (IPS) software solutions enable service providers to increase revenue while expanding service flexibility, richness, and reach. The paper then describes the technologies behind these advanced solutions. Read on to learn more.

WHITE PAPER:
For years, organizations have worked diligently to lock down their perimeters only to find out that the most devastating enemy is already inside. Insider threats abound -- both careless mistakes and malicious attacks. This guide will explore the top ten ways to protect sensitive data from the very people that need access to it.

WHITE PAPER:
Check Point IPS Software Blade gives breakthrough performance and protection at a breakthrough price. For more details, check out this paper, which highlights the numerous benefits of Check Point intrusion prevention protection solutions.

EZINE:
This issue of Security Information Magazine features the 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards. For the fourth consecutive year, our readers voted to determine the best security products. A record 1,721 voters participated this year, rating products in 17 different categories. There’s also a great article on the facts and myths about encryption and more.

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
PCI is expensive and difficult to sustain, and many breaches occur after passing an audit. Read this presentation transcript, based on the wencast of the same name, and discover how a cloud-based solution addresses the top 3 pain points and common pitfalls of PCI compliance.

EZINE:
This month's cover story is on Automatic Compliance. The weight of regulatory compliance can break the back of your IT operation. Automation can help you gear up for your next audit. We'll also cover new technologies for identity and access management, IDS vs. IPS, and more.

PODCAST:
Why is Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) so important to security efforts? What steps must you take must to succeed with your SIEM implementation? This podcast addresses these questions and more.

WHITE PAPER:
Many of the early mass-infection events were highly publicized and very obvious events to the user, modern malware is usually designed to be much more subtle in its behaviors. learn about the newest methods and practices hackers are using.

WHITE PAPER:
This white paper addresses the lifecycle of a phishing attack and how different entities--including third-party take down services and law enforcement--are involved in the process of disabling phishing sites.

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